


Obverse © 5 Pounds Museum of Egyptian Antiquities gold Obverse – Reverse © 5 Pounds Museum of Egyptian Antiquities gold Reverse
5 Pounds Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
1423 (2002) yearGold (.875) | 26 g | 33 mm |
Issuer | Egypt |
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Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1423 (2002) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10 |
Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
Composition | Gold (.875) |
Weight | 26 g |
Diameter | 33 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#342636 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Date on top of the design of the museum with the number 100 behind atop name of museum in Arabic and English
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
٢٠٠٢
١٩٠٢
المتحف المصري
EGYPT MUSEUM
Translation:
2002
1902
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the famous bust of Nefertiti, the queen of Egypt, on its obverse side. The bust is a replica of the original one found in the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany, and it is considered one of the most iconic and beautiful artifacts from ancient Egypt. The coin's design was created by the Egyptian artist, Tarek Shams, and it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1423 (2002) | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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